Namwon Eastern Senior Welfare Center Installs Unmanned Can and PET Bottle Collection Machines

Unmanned Can and PET Bottle Collection Machines Installed
Accessible 24/7 for Seniors and Local Residents
AI-Based System Offers Points and Cash Rewards for Recycling
Namwon City Expands Digital Programs for Environmental Protection

Namwon City in Jeollabuk-do installed one unmanned can collection machine and one PET bottle collection machine, totaling two machines, at Namwon Eastern Senior Welfare Center to promote environmental protection and resource recycling.

According to the city on the 21st, the collection machines have been installed in the outdoor yard at the main entrance of the welfare center, providing excellent accessibility. They are open 24 hours a day, year-round, allowing not only senior citizens but also all local residents to use them conveniently.

Jeonbuk Namwon City installed one unmanned can collection machine and one PET bottle collection machine, totaling two units, at Namwon Eastern Senior Welfare Center to promote environmental protection and resource recycling. Photo by Namwon City

To use the machines, users enter their mobile phone number and then insert empty, label-removed transparent PET bottles or cans into the appropriate slot. The artificial intelligence (AI) system installed in the equipment automatically recognizes, counts, and compresses the items.

In particular, regardless of size, up to 30 PET bottles and 100 cans per person can be deposited per day, with 10 points awarded for each item. Once a user accumulates more than 2,000 points, they can redeem the points for cash through a dedicated application, establishing a practical reward system.

Mayor Choi Kyungsik stated, "Environmental protection is something everyone can practice," and added, "We will spare no effort in providing various educational programs and support so that senior citizens can take the initiative and continue environmental activities in their daily lives."

Namwon Eastern Senior Welfare Center plans to use the installation of these machines as an opportunity to help seniors easily and enjoyably participate in environmental protection in their daily lives. At the same time, the center will continue to expand various programs aimed at improving digital device proficiency and accessibility.

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